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NewBuying & Selling Collectible Items for ProfitFinanceThis class will provide information about what kind of items will likely have the highest return potential value, where to find these items, how to protect and store these items from degradation, selling, and marketing these items. Some specific categories discussed will be introduction to coin collecting, stamp collecting, antiques, collecting miniatures, miscellaneous memorabilia items collecting, buying and restoring antiques and other furniture. Instructor Chuck Ernst has been involved in collecting many different things during his lifetime, some of which have brought him impressive financial returns and some have been a financial crash and burn. The instructor will share what he knows from his personal lifetime experience to hopefully prevent others from taking a financial hit on their hobbies, interests, and collections.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewEarly Retirement - Exploring your Health Insurance OptionsFinanceEarly retirement can be an exciting time, but it can also bring a lot of questions. "What do I do about health insurance before I am eligible for Medicare?" Learn what to consider before leaving your employer group coverage, discover different options available to fill the gap before you become eligible for Medicare, and study the ins and outs of how to navigate MNSure, the Minnesota health insurance marketplace.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewFirst Time & First Gen Homeowners: Funding EssentialsFinanceBeing a first-time homeowner doesn't have to be scary. With some solid understanding and a plan, you can buy your first home with confidence. Come learn how mortgages work, what is available for first-time homebuyers, how to position your finances and how to start house hunting. Homeownership might be more possible than you think. Bring your questions for personalized answers. Instructors include a mortgage loan officer and real estate advisor with 35 years of combined experience.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewHome Buying In Today's MarketFinanceWhether it is your very first home, dream home, or investment property, the home buying process can be intimidating, especially in today's market. This class will walk through the ever-changing real estate market and empower you to make educated decisions when purchasing. We will walk through the myths of the real estate market today and help you create a plan based on your goals, limitations, timeline, and the market specific to where you are looking to buy. Learn how to personalize the home buying plan that fits you best.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewHow to Start Any Home BusinessFinanceTired of working for someone else? Do you need to make more money? Turn your talents and hobbies into profits by starting a home business. Taught by a former Chamber of Commerce president and award winning business owner, this is probably the most comprehensive business start up workshop you will ever find. You will discover:• more than 250 legitimate home business ideas• mandatory legal documentation• many ways to market your product/service• how to take tax deductions (this workshop included!)Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee. The instructor LeeAnne Krusemark current author/editor, and a nationwide professor of publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education.Adult - Fall 2026 -
Introduction to Stock Options - Online Ed2Go ClassFinanceNewRegister and pay for the class through the link below. If you've ever wanted to learn how to evaluate, buy, sell, and profit from stocks, this course is for you. By the end of it, you will be armed with investment tools that were once thought to be only for the pros! You will begin by examining the origin of stock options and learn the real risks involved. Then, you will identify the jargon, symbols, and other peculiarities of options in a way that's easy to understand. You will explore exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which offer exciting option investments you may eventually consider. The course will then give you a look under the hood of option pricing so that you'll understand what contributes to an option's value. You will learn why some options are overpriced and why some are underpriced and know how to tell the difference before you trade. Above all, you will learn how to protect your portfolio and profit in a down market, an up market, or even a flat market. Learn to leverage your investment dollars for potential profits that surpass those possible with stocks. **See software requirements and register online at https://www.ed2go.com/anokahenn/online-courses/stock-options-introduction/Adult - Fall 2026
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NewManaging Money: Saving, Budgeting, and InvestingFinanceThis class is designed to help people of all ages and life circumstances learn ways to budget your hard earned dollars, learn more practical and economical ways of living day-to-day, learn creative ways to stretch your dollars, and fertilize your money by learning basic investing options and skills. This will be a one day, online class designed to answer questions and have discussions, helping to problem solve your financial issues.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewMedicare Basics Parts A-DFinanceWill you be getting Medicare coverage within the next year? Find out how to enroll, how much Medicare costs, what it covers, and what type of extra coverage you may need.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewMyths & Tips for Selling Your Home TodayFinanceThe thought of selling your home in today’s market can be overwhelming. In this class we will walk through the ever-changing real estate market. You will feel empowered with up-to-date information on the current market conditions and how to prepare your home to sell today. We will discuss the common myths of the real estate market and help you create a plan based on your goals, timeline, and the market specific to where you are selling.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewNEW | Comprehensive Retirement PlanningFinanceRetire with confidence by learning how to optimize distributions from Social Security, pensions, work retirement plans and Traditional IRAs. Learn about the benefits of Roth IRA and how they can help reduce your taxes. The class also covers the importance of estate planning, long term care insurance and when annuities are useful.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewNEW | Creating Your Estate PlanFinanceThis class is designed to help you understand the basics of estate planning so you can consider the options that make the most sense for your specific situation. You will learn what to consider when creating a will, the benefits of trusts in estate planning, how to help reduce taxes on estates and how insurance can help protect your family.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewNEW | Landlording: The Good, The Bad, and the LeaseFinanceGet solid advice about how to be a landlord from someone who has been there! Discuss advertising, screening tenants, security deposits, repairs, evictions, and more. Explore if you have what it takes to succeed in this challenging but rewarding profession. Instructor is an experienced landlord, who has owned and managed both long-term and short-term rentals.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewNEW | Nursing Home Care: What Families Need to KnowFinanceWhen someone you love is living in a nursing home or preparing to move into one, it can be hard to know what quality care should look like. This supportive class helps families understand common signs of good care, warning signs of safety concerns, and practical steps for asking questions, documenting concerns, and reporting issues when needed. Participants will leave with clearer expectations, helpful language for communicating with care staff, and tools to better advocate for their loved one with confidence and care.Adult - Fall 2026 -
Resume Writing Workshop - Online Ed2Go ClassFinanceNewRegister and pay for the class through the link below. Create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. Learn different resume formats and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Make the most of your work experience and discover how to use references to your advantage. This course includes the use of online resumes and is invaluable for anyone who wants to create their own resume, or learn how to write resumes and cover letters for profit. **See software requirements and register online at https://www.ed2go.com/anokahenn/online-courses/resume-writing-workshop/Adult - Fall 2026
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NewRetirement Income PlanningFinanceWhether you plan to stop work all at once, or ease into retirement by working part-time, at some point you will need to arrange for multiple sources of income to replace your paycheck. What do you need to think about as you transition from work life to retired life? Where will your income come from? How can you make it last? In this workshop you will learn: • Why you need a retirement income plan• 6 questions to ask before you retire• How to determine how much income you will need in retirement• The 4 primary sources of retirement income• 4 popular withdrawal strategies and the pros and cons of each• How retirement income is taxed• 5 tax planning strategies in retirement• A retirement income action planAdult - Fall 2026 -
NewSave Money With Extreme CouponingFinanceLearn how to save money every day with extreme couponing. Coupons are not just for groceries. The savings can add up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars every year! This comprehensive workshop will teach you: • where to find all different types of coupons, even for high ticket items• how to find the best coupon apps and websites• how to match coupons with sales for maximum savingsThis workshop is taught by someone who has used many couponing secrets to save thousands. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewSavvy Social Security Planning for CouplesFinanceThe decisions couples make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime. Identify factors that can help you get more out of the Social Security system. To help baby boomers better understand the Social Security system, this workshop will cover:• Factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits• When it makes sense to delay benefits - and when it does not• Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy• How to estimate your benefits• How to coordinate benefits with your spouse• How to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits• How to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewStart Your Own Online BusinessFinanceLooking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to:• find a gap in a niche market and fill it• build your own website, and market your business effectively (including SEO) so potential customers will find you• take care of business forms and taxes• create multiple sources of income (including Affiliate commissions)You’ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. The instructor LeeAnne current author/editor, and a nationwide professor of publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.Adult - Fall 2026
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NewUnderstanding Estate Planning & TrustsFinanceIf you own a business; have real estate (cabin, condo, farmland, or timeshare) in another state; have minor children or want to avoid probate or protect assets for future generations, a trust may be a great estate planning tool for you. Several types of trusts will be discussed, including revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, and support trusts for children/grandchildren. Learn how trusts can protect assets from irresponsible family members, avoid probate, reduce estate taxes and protect assets from creditors. Question and answer time included. Instructor is an experienced estate planning, probate and elder law attorney.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewVeterans & MedicareFinanceThank you for your service! We so appreciate the service and sacrifice that our veterans and military retirees and their families have made for our country! When it comes to your healthcare, learn important details to be sure you are not missing any benefits available to you. We want to help make sure that each veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their family members are informed on correct Medicare enrollment timelines, how Part D works with Medicare and veterans benefits, and how to avoid penalties. You are invited to come to discuss how Minnesota veterans can access additional benefits to compliment the coverage you or a family member may already have through the VA, or TRICARE For Life, or for family members with CHAMPVA along with Medicare parts A & B. Whether you are currently enrolled in Medicare A & B, or gathering information and planning ahead for when you are Medicare eligible, we will discuss specific Medicare information that is exclusive to our veteran population, depending on each one's service record and qualifications for VA , TRICARE, or Champ VA. If you are a veteran, or a family member of a veteran, please come join us to learn more.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewWill Taxes Affect Your Retirement?FinanceIt is critical to have a solid understanding of the tax status of investments to make informed decisions and avoid paying more than your fair share. Learn how future tax changes may create the potential for higher taxes, ways to create tax-free retirement income, how social security is taxed and how to work efficiently within current tax brackets.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewWrite Your Own Health Care Directive & Power of AttorneyFinanceIf you become incapacitated, who will carry out your wishes regarding your health care and personal financial affairs? By having a plan, you get to make your own choices. Participants should be comfortable using a computer, as work will be completed in a computer lab. Some prep work required; packet sent one week prior to class.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewWrite Your Own WillFinancePrepare a will in class on the computer and learn about estate planning. Students should be comfortable using a computer, as work will be completed in a computer lab. Some prep work is required; a packet will be emailed to you one week prior to class. This is a simple will class and not appropriate for those who have assets in excess of three million dollars or who need a trust. Instructor is an experienced estate planning attorney. Couples must register individually.Adult - Fall 2026 -
NewYou've Been Appointed An Executor or Trustee, Now What?FinanceBefore helping an elderly loved one with financial or legal affairs, it is crucial to understand your responsibilities so that you are able to protect your loved one and yourself. An experienced estate and elder law attorney will share the information you need to know so you understand the parameters of the law and are able to successfully serve as a personal representative, trustee or attorney-in-fact. Hear what it means to be a fiduciary, how to sign legal documents in ways that will protect you from liability and how to deal with family members and institutions.Adult - Fall 2026